From the NFL to Redemption: Jeff Hatch’s Recovery Story

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From the NFL to Redemption: Jeff Hatch’s Recovery Story

Finding New Waters

1 hour 13 minutes 49 seconds

4 months ago

From the NFL to Redemption: Jeff Hatch’s Recovery Story

In this powerful episode of Finding New Waters, B. Reeves sits down with Jeff Hatch — a former NFL player turned recovery advocate — for an unflinchingly honest and deeply redemptive conversation. Jeff shares his remarkable journey from playing for the New York Giants to battling addiction, relapsing, and ultimately rebuilding a meaningful life in long-term recovery. With raw insight and humility, Jeff opens up about the weight of secrets, the darkness of relapse, and the spiritual clarity he found through surrender.

Jeff’s path has taken him from the NFL to a federal investigation — and now, to a leadership role in recovery at Eagle Creek Ranch. Whether you’re in recovery or just need to hear a story of hope, redemption, and true transformation, this episode is for you.

👇 TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 – Intro & Reconnecting in Seattle

01:00 – Jeff’s football journey: from UPenn to the NFL

06:30 – Injury, addiction, and painkillers in pro sports

11:00 – The illusion of achievement as a cure

18:00 – Getting honest: From overdose to treatment

22:00 – Early recovery and starting over

28:00 – Relapse, fentanyl patches, and heroin

36:00 – Getting involved with federal law enforcement

43:00 – Facing public exposure and redemption

49:00 – Finding love and rebuilding a new life

55:00 – Living spiritually through chaos